Category: Train Services in Kenya

How to Book SGR Madaraka Express Train Tickets in Advance. SGR Madaraka Express train is the direct train currently ferrying passengers between Nairobi and Mombasa, the largest cities in Kenya. So, for tourists and travelers visiting Kenya, Mombasa, and Nairobi are destinations one cannot afford to miss. Booking SGR Tickets Without Mpesa(For International Travelers) Since …

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The Nairobi to Nanyuki Safari train is a popular mode of transportation for travelers and locals in Kenya. The train route covers a distance of approximately 200 kilometers and passes through some of Kenya’s most beautiful landscapes. Currently, two trains operate between Nairobi and Nanyuki and are managed by the Kenya Railways Corporation. The Train …

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SGR Trains from Nairobi to Mombasa There are three trains from Nairobi to Mombasa – Two Express trains and One Inter-County train. The Inter-County train (Train N2) departs every morning at 8 am and stops at the seven Inter-County stations along the SGR line. These stations are: Athi River, Emali, Kibwezi, Mtito Andei, Voi, Miasenyi …

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Railways, both new and ancient, are one of the inventions that showcase the nature of a country or town. It grants insight into the culture, history, and way of life of people in cities and countryside like no other form of transport. Through the window seat of a train, a traveler can experience the beauty, …

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Kisumu Safari Passenger Train On 15th December, Kenya Railways announced the Schedule and Fare Prices for the Kisumu Safari Train – a passenger train between Nairobi and Kisumu. This line will connect to the Nairobi-Suswa and Nairobi-Mombasa SGR lines. The Kisumu Safari Train started operations on 17th December 2021. Train Dates (Train Schedule and Time) …

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The 5:35 pm Train to Kikuyu town Before the renovations, Nairobi Central Railway Station used to move at its own frequency. The station had refused to catch up with the rush in the nearby bus station. Once you walked through the arched gateways, a new world came into sight. It started with three checks – …

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The Nairobi Commuter Rail operates three train services in Nairobi and Nearby destinations. These train services include Commuter Trains, Diesel Multiple Units (DMU’s), and Link Trains to the Nairobi SGR Terminus. The following is the schedule for the DMU Trains (Diesel Multiple-Units) between Embakasi Village, Syokimau, Nairobi SGR Terminus, and Nairobi Central Station. Nairobi Commuter …

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This is the latest schedule for Nairobi Commuter Trains! Kenya Railways completed the renovations of the Nairobi Central Railway Station and introduced new trains to the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service. The new Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains are currently operating between Nairobi CBD and three stations namely Embakasi Village, Nairobi SGR Terminus, and Syokimau. Other …

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In a previous article (A Plot for Sunday), I shared my experience onboard the SGR passenger train from Nairobi to Suswa. If you would like to take a similar ride, below are the details on the Schedule, Operating days, Stations along the line, Prices and How to book the train tickets. About the Nairobi to …

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Nairobi Commuter Railway (NCR) is a rail service that connects the Nairobi Central Business District with suburbs and settlements out of the city. The rail service plays a major role in the public transport system. Currently, there are five (5) daily train services that ferry passengers to and from Nairobi CBD both in the morning …

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The Kenya Railways revised the schedule of the Madaraka Express and the Intercounty train. The new schedule includes having an afternoon Express train and an intercounty train between Nairobi and Mombasa. The Madaraka express train to Nairobi in the afternoon will have a short stop at Mtito Andei intermediate station to pave way for the …

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Traveling by TAZARA trains from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. Every day, people travel between Tanzania and Zambia. These could be people visiting their families, traders, travelers, and tourists. The fastest way to get to either of the destinations is by flight. The other option which is also faster is to use …

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Madaraka Express SGR train services between Nairobi and Mombasa. After a long wait, the Standard Gauge Railway Project Kenya is complete. The Madaraka Express SGR trains are now in operation. The distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is now reduced from 15 hours to only 4 hours 30 Minutes. Madaraka Express may not be the most magical experience …

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